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Perplexity.ai is an advanced AI-powered search engine, making significant strides in the realm of AI-native search. Valued at $520 million, it has quickly become a notable player in the field since its inception in August 2022.
History
Founded in August 2022 by a team of engineers with backgrounds in AI, distributed systems, search engines, and databases, Perplexity has rapidly emerged as a significant player in the AI search industry. The founders include Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski.
Funding and Valuation
The company has raised significant funding, including a $73.6 million round led by IVP, which brought its valuation to $520 million. Key investors include NEA, Nvidia, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Jeff Bezos, and others. As of early 2024, Perplexity.ai has raised a total of over $100 million.
References
- "Perplexity AI secures $73.6 million more for AI search | TechTarget". Enterprise AI. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- Chen, Joanne. "How Perplexity.ai Is Pioneering The Future Of Search". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- Schwartz, Eric Hal (2023-11-30). "Perplexity Debuts 2 Online LLMs with With Real-Time Knowledge". Voicebot.ai. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- "Report: Generative AI search startup Perplexity AI seeking millions in venture capital funding". SiliconANGLE. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-01-07.